Financial Planning & Analysis Manager (Retail or F&B)

Job Description

Our client, an international logistics company, is currently looking for aFinancial Planning & Analysis Manager, based in Dubai who will be responsible for developing and implementation of robust processes aligned to both legislative and company requirements and ensuring that the financial planning and analysis function delivers a timely and accurate service. You will manage all accounting activities include budget process and P&L & B/S reviews to support the business by implementing and maintaining a partnership approach with the each site and function .?Other responsibilities will include:?PlanningResponsible for the Financial and management reporting , capex , working capital budgeting, forecasts preparationsApproval of balance sheet reconciliationManage the capital request, budgeting and forecasting processesSupport the Head of Finance with pricing negotiationsCoaching accountants on process improvements in all aspects of the financial / budgeting and related accounting process.?OperationsEngage and collaborative with senior management at distribution centers and corporate division leads on developing assumptions for budgets and forecastsCoaching accountants on process improvements in budgeting processSupport the financial operations of all related business units within the companyManage the companys transaction processing systemsImplement operational best practices?Financial InformationEnsure proper issuance and accuracy of all financial information internal and external on timely basis with variances analysis explanationsPrepare and report financial results as required and in accordance with the established reporting calendar.Support Head of Finance to provide management and other departments with information for decision making in their respective scope of operations?Prepare summary financial results for the customer as required and in accordance with the established reporting calendar, ensuring credibility and trust.Manage inventory landed cost and customers sales pricing processReview VAT transactions with respective Accounts Managers on a periodic basis to ensure compliance to FTA guidelinesReview the aging and follow regularly on the overdue collection with the sales team.Monitor monthly spoilage and write off and ensure proper control mechanism in place to minimize the impactCoordination with Head Office on IFRS related matters and provide the required working and impact study?FundingMonitor cash balances and forecastsManage internal cash transfer processesManaging activities related to Capital Authorization Requests?Accounts Payable & ReceivableEnsure an efficient team of accounts payable/receivable is operating.Ensure receipts and payments are made within agreed termsEnsure internal control processes such as Purchase Orders are being followedMaintain direct debit facility for accounts receivable and strive to convert all customer outlets to the system?People ManagementDevelops team towards accomplishing work objectives and overall department goals, includes holding direct reports accountable for their effective management of staff.Participate in recruitment activities as and when necessary - employee selection, career development, succession planning.Performance management of staff as r

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